NAIA Menís Soccer Players of the Week Ė No. 2 (Sept. 15)

Lydon and Rodden are honored

September 15, 2015

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By Chad Waller, Director of Communications and Sports Information

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Clark Lydon of Marymount (Calif.) has been named the NAIA National Men’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week and Brent Rodden (pictured) of Siena Heights (Mich.) has been named the NAIA National Men’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week, the national office announced Tuesday. Both athletes were selected for their performances during the week of Sept. 7 – Sept. 13 and were chosen from a pool of conference and Association of Independent Institutions award winners.

National Defensive Player of the WeekClark Lydon, Marymount (Calif.)6-2, Sr., GK, Keighly, England

• Blanked two opponents last week – San Diego Christian (Calif.) and Westmont (Calif.).• He posted totals of 12 saves in 200 minutes.• In 4-0 win over San Diego Christian on Sept. 7, Lydon halted five shots on goal. Coming into that game, San Diego Christian averaged 3.8 goals per match (in four matches).• Tallied seven saves in double OT scoreless draw with Westmont (Calif.) on Sept. 9. That was first scoreless match for Westmont since Oct. 25, 2014.• First career NAIA National Defensive Player of the Week award.

• Scored four goals and assisted on two others in two wins last week. Overall, he recorded 10 points.• Had a part in six of the seven goals scored by Siena Heights. Rodden went for a pair in the 4-1 win over Huntington (Ind.) on Sept. 7 and another two goals in 3-1 triumph over Purdue-Calumet (Ind.) on Sept. 12.• Helped the Saints surpass their win total from a season ago with a 3-1 overall record.• Takes a three-match points’ streak into contest with Grace Bible College (Mich.) on Wednesday.• Ranks No. 20 in the NAIA in points per game (2.75).• First career NAIA National Offensive Player of the Week award.

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